Songs of Joy and Peace is a Christmas music album by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, originally released in 2008. The album features collaborations with many other artists, including vocalists Diana Krall & Alison Krauss, James Taylor, Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti a.o. This holiday disc doesnt exclusively stick to traditional Christmas songs, but covers a wide scope of material in a very ambitious manner. Ma opens with a lovely take of the traditional favorite Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace), playing both the melody and counterpoint via overdubbing. Jazz pianist/vocalist Diana Krall is superb in a swinging rendition of Jerome Kerns unjustly obscure You Couldnt Be Cuter, addingbassist John Clayton. An arrangement of Joy To The World features pianist Dave Brubeck and cellist Matt Brubeck (his son). Chris Botti has never sounded better in the warm arrangement of My Favorite Things, playing both open and muted trumpet. James Taylor is featured on vocals on the Beatles cover Here Comes The Sun. Songs of Joy & Peace is a limited edition of 500 copies on translucent green coloured vinyl. Tracklist: Side A1. Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)2. You Couldnt Be Cuter3. Joy to the World4. Here Comes the Sun5. Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)6. The Wassail Song / All Through the Night Side B1. A Christmas Jig / Mouth of the Tobique Reel2. The Wexford Carol3. Panxolia: a Galician Carol4. Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)5. Vassourinhas6. Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)7. Invitacin al Danzn Side C1. My One and Only Love2. Familia3. Concordia4. My Favorite Things Side D1. Touch the Hand of Love2. Kuai Le3. This Little Light of Mine4. Happy Xmas (War is Over)5. Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)/Auld Lang Syne